Romans 3:2

2 Much in every way! First of all, the Jews have been entrusted with the very words of God.

Romans 3:2 in Other Translations

KJV
2 Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.
ESV
2 Much in every way. To begin with, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God.
NLT
2 Yes, there are great benefits! First of all, the Jews were entrusted with the whole revelation of God.
MSG
2 As it turns out, it makes a lot of difference - but not the difference so many have assumed.
CSB
2 Considerable in every way. First, they were entrusted with the spoken words of God.

Romans 3:2 In-Context

1 What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision?
2 Much in every way! First of all, the Jews have been entrusted with the very words of God.
3 What if some were unfaithful? Will their unfaithfulness nullify God’s faithfulness?
4 Not at all! Let God be true, and every human being a liar. As it is written: “So that you may be proved right when you speak and prevail when you judge.”
5 But if our unrighteousness brings out God’s righteousness more clearly, what shall we say? That God is unjust in bringing his wrath on us? (I am using a human argument.)

Cross References 2

  • 1. Romans 9:4,5
  • 2. Deuteronomy 4:8; Psalms 147:19; Acts 7:38
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